Take a look at me now........

twodelight
on 9/17/13 2:39 am - Atlanta, GA

Saturday I celebrated my 3rd year post WLS. I come to these boards everyday to read inspiring stories and gain a wealth of information. For that I thank you and keep up the good work. We are all in this together. It has been an amazing journey. I have managed to lose 160lbs and maintain that weight loss give or take a few pounds during that time of the month (TMI). I weigh now anywhere between 158-163 which is a good weight for me on my 5'5" frame. I eat anything I want with caution. I'm single and on those days I really want something, I go for it and deal with the gas repercussions by myself. I have learned how to control what I can and can not eat when I travel or be around friends. Don't get me wrong, it took a while to get there and I manage. In the beginning stages of my journey I marveled at all the success stories wondering will that ever be me and 3 years later it is me. I still look in the mirror and don't recognize the reflection. I went from a size 28 to a size 6-8-10 (depending on material). I can't remember in my life wearing a single digit size or anything small. I still get mad at myself for even buying a medium sometimes because I know it won't fit. (Good problem to have). To those considering this surgery, you have made the right decision. Keep connected to these boards to get questions answered and encouragement. I think that is a key to my success. There is always somebody going through the same thing as me and I look to these boards to help me find the answers. To all my unsung heros THANK YOU!!!!!! I posted pictures on my profile and will attempt to do it here. Take a look at me now...........

Huneypie
on 9/17/13 2:43 am - London, United Kingdom

DS on 07/24/12

Wow, looking good!! Congrats!! :-D

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ajrober2
on 9/17/13 4:35 am - Houston, TX

DS on 11/01/12

Congrats!!! That's good to hear! I always love hearing from new post ops and those who are a few years post op.

Nancy T.
on 9/17/13 5:44 am

DS on 07/16/13

You are an inspiration! Congrats on your achievement!

MajorMom
on 9/17/13 7:26 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Happy surgiversary!! You've done a great job.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny